Have worked everyday since sturgis aug 5th except for a few days at Pleasenton show which is really as much work. been a long month and a half. We built a bike in 10 days, I worked all day and night to pull it off, Thomas from Norway by my side the whole time (couldnt have done it without his help and patentence) other help was from poor to fair. Im very pleased with bike, it is a slick lil softail. I think we made as many parts as anyone on show has in 30 day builds shown so far on TV , we built 5 times the stuff billy lane or Indian Larry did in 30 days. Only problem I see is its a little too slick, looks like it rolled off a harley design studio's stand. its not very wacky and dosent have any car or house parts stuck on it. was the biggest challenge I have or ever wanted to pull off. it was War, we all took some lead but carried off the injured and mission accomplished. we made to many parts and some twice to please ourselves. show airs in january, cant show anyone till then or we forfiet the contest to be held at Biketoberfest in San Diego oct1-3 Im going to sleep for a week now.
Somebody better be there to get us pics. I can wait three weeks....really... I can wait three weeks, I can wait three weeks......
Where are you going to show the bike? The Bikes, Blues and BBQ rally is coming up at the end of the month in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Discovery is suposed to be there.
Congrats man, Susan said you were like worker bees! Cant wait to see it. I fear your vision is just too much for most "bikers" judging by the way they looked at teh Blue bike when we got to the Corbin booth.
And you still came here to tell us about it....damn cool of ya. I hope you recover soon. It can't be an easy thing to work yourself to death for a month and a half straight losing sleep day after day. Enjoy the glory you have coming to you - win or lose the bikes are always nice (even if they aren't your taste). Good luck, not that you need it...
dammit, and I was trying to keep all this under my hat until March. One of my best buds had Discovery leave his shop 1AM Tuesday after running his Biker Build Off bike up and down the street. 10 days of filming, endless gallons of coffee, and finally the guy can sleep. They made the frame, fender, tank, battery box, everything but the tires, wheels and motor on film. That bike is bad ass, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Check out his site http://www.voodoochoppers.com
[ QUOTE ] other help was from poor to fair. [/ QUOTE ] that's OK,you don't have to name any names for us.we get the picture...
[ QUOTE ] ...other help was from poor to fair. [/ QUOTE ] Been there,done that. Of course they know who to call when THEY need something.
You guys are taking the "you can't get there from here" route: Memphis to Fayetteville via Branson. If you can hold a custom chopper onto those curves, it's one hell-of-a good bike. Check out the event: http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org
You are correct, sir. I was down that way on my Ducati (sorry, O/T alert), and no worries. The chop, well, that's why we stop every 50 miles. Chiropractor or gasoline. Ha ha
1. A big congrats 2. Knowing who you are up against, I think you'll lose. Your bike will be better, slicker, and better but it won't be some over the top atrocity that the OCC masses will love. Maybe next time you could build something that transforms into a fire breathing dinosaur? Yeah, that's the ticket.
I dont think we should count Cole out yet Tony! Hank can build nice bikes and has a little more "fame" but craftsmanship ans simplicity are Coles strong suit.
[ QUOTE ] Knowing who you are up against, I think you'll lose. Your bike will be better, slicker, and better but it won't be some over the top atrocity that the OCC masses will love. [/ QUOTE ] About right, I watched 'World Biker Build off....and the 'thing' that won was nasty....Much as I love the look af Russel Mitchells bike (fellow Brit) I thought the fabrication & design of the Aussie bike was worthy of winning. But then again...what do I know??? Congtats on finishing Cole, looking forward to seeing the bike. Dave
yorg, I didnt really mean shitty help, just not enuff time,and my main man Job was on a three week vacation and came home for the last few days, David really helped out and is good on camera. thanks for wishes of luck.
I don't think you got what I was saying. I'll try again: The majority of the American public has watched too much Orange County Chompers and can't appreciate anything that isn't a "theme" bike. Cole's bike will be too smooth (or slick, as he said) for most and they'll vote for Hank's because of its over-the-topness. I'm not discrediting Hank. He's a hell of a talented fabricator. His stuff just appears gaudy as all get out to me. Just my two cents though. Congrats on getting through it Cole. I hope your paint work is similar to Job's. That'd blow all of the "squares" minds [ QUOTE ] I dont think we should count Cole out yet Tony! Hank can build nice bikes and has a little more "fame" but craftsmanship ans simplicity are Coles strong suit. [/ QUOTE ]
You're my fucking hero for posting that. Those are the prettiest nippies I've seen in years. Damn! [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ]
^Sweet Cole, grats on the build and all...will be rooting for you just as the other HAMBers. Hope your rest is recooperative! Greg
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